Category Archives: Domestic News

Colin Powell on the Bush Administration’s Iraq War Mistakes

I had the pleasure of working for GEN Powell when he was Reagan’s Deputy NSA then his National Seurity Advisor. More stories on Colin to follow, but this summary and excerpts from his new book are worth pondering. Ty Colin … Continue reading

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Military Strike on Iran Should Be Last Resort

Nevada’s Washington Watch Military Strike On Iran Should Be Last Resort By Tyrus W. Cobb Reno resident and former Special Assistant to President Reagan for National Security Affairs Does everyone believe that Tehran is hell-bent to develop and field a … Continue reading

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NSF: Revamping the Military Retirement System

Revamping the Military Retirement System and Raising Veterans Health Care Fees:  Breaking the Faith or Fiscal Imperative? The Obama administration has proposed dramatic fee hikes for all military retirees and is considering a thorough overall of the current retirement system. … Continue reading

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Cyber Warfare

Cyber Warfare: Where the 21st Century Conflicts Will be Fought Attacks on critical installations by computer implanted viruses and codes are multiplying, both in volume and in terms of effectiveness. The attacks have been initiated by nation states, but also … Continue reading

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Secretary of Defense Panetta Stirs the Pot

With comments on an earlier pullout from Afghanistan, a Pakistani doctor and an Israeli strike on Iran.   Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta confided to reporters while on the way to a NATO conference that the U.S. would end its combat … Continue reading

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